{"id":5239,"date":"2025-03-08T17:34:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T22:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uff-fiu.net\/wordpress\/?page_id=5239"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:02:04","slug":"election-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uff-fiu.net\/wordpress\/election-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Election FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Q: Will there be an individual Zoom link for the Spring UFF-FIU Chapter meeting at which Chapter elections will be held?<\/dt>\n
A: No, the meeting will be in-person at locations on the MMC and BBC campuses.<\/dd>\n
Q: Is electronic voting allowed?<\/dt>\n
A: No, voting is in-person only at the Spring Chapter meeting.<\/dd>\n
Q: Is absentee or proxy voting allowed?<\/dt>\n
A: No, absentee ballots and proxy voting are not allowed. Voting is in-person only.<\/dd>\n
Q: Do I need to be a dues-paying member to run for UFF-FIU Senator or officer?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, you need to be a dues-paying member of UFF-FIU to run for Senator or officer.<\/dd>\n
Q: Can I attend the Spring Chapter meeting if I am not a member of UFF-FIU?<\/dt>\n
A: No, the Spring Chapter meeting at which Chapter elections will be held is for UFF-FIU members only.<\/dd>\n
Q: What is the term of office for UFF-FIU Senators and Officers?<\/dt>\n
A: The term of office for UFF-FIU Senators and Officers is one year, from the first day of Summer term in the year of election to the first day of Summer term in the following year.<\/dd>\n
Q: If I am elected as a Senator, do I need to serve on a UFF-FIU committee?<\/dt>\n
A: All Senators are expected to serve on at least one UFF-FIU committee.<\/dd>\n
Q: Can I self-nominate to run for UFF-FIU Senator or officer?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, self-nominations are encouraged!<\/dd>\n
Q: As a UFF-FIU Senator, do I need to attend the in-person UFF Statewide Senate meeting in Orlando in the Fall and the virtual Statewide Senate meeting in the Spring?<\/dt>\n
A: Attendance at the UFF Statewide Senate meetings is strongly encouraged. The title of “Senator” comes from representing our UFF-FIU Chapter in the Statewide Senate.<\/dd>\n
Q: How often are UFF-FIU Chapter Council meetings held?<\/dt>\n
A: The UFF-FIU Chapter Council meets two or three times per semester, except during the Summer.<\/dd>\n
Q: Are UFF-FIU Chapter Council meetings held in-person or online via Zoom?<\/dt>\n
A: UFF-FIU Chapter Council meetings are held online via Zoom.<\/dd>\n
Q: Are UFF-FIU Senators expected to attend UFF-FIU Chapter Council meetings?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, participation by UFF-FIU Senators in UFF-FIU Chapter Council meetings is expected.<\/dd>\n
Q: I cannot attend the whole two-hour Spring Chapter meeting at which elections will be held. Can I still vote?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, you can still vote in-person at the meeting, even if you cannot attend the whole meeting.<\/dd>\n
Q: I am a candidate for UFF-FIU Senator\/ officer. Will I have an opportunity to address the voters at the Spring Chapter meeting?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, you will have an opportunity to address the voters at the Spring Chapter meeting?<\/dd>\n
Q: Do I have to be present at the Spring Chapter meeting to run for UFF-FIU Senator or officer?<\/dt>\n
A: No, you do not have to be present at the Spring Chapter meeting to run for UFF-FIU Senator or officer. But you will not be able to vote.<\/dd>\n
Q: I am a candidate, but cannot attend the Spring Chapter meeting. Will I have an opportunity to communicate with the voters?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, if you are a candidate, but cannot attend the Spring Chapter meeting, you can send (via e-mail to elections@uff-fiu.org ) a short candidate statement prior to the election that will be read out at the meeting prior to voting.<\/dd>\n
Q: I am a candidate. Do I need to speak at the meeting\/ submit a candidate statement if I cannot attend?<\/dt>\n
A: A candidate statement at the meeting is optional. It will not affect whether your name appears on the ballot.<\/dd>\n
Q: I am running for UFF-FIU Senator. What happens if I am not elected?<\/dt>\n
A: Candidates who receive the least votes and are not elected will become Alternate Senators, who are also voting members of the Chapter Council.<\/dd>\n
Q: Do I have to vote at my home campus?<\/dt>\n
A: No, you can vote (in-person only) at either MMC or BBC.<\/dd>\n
Q: Are write-in candidates\/nominations from the floor of the Spring Chapter Meeting allowed?<\/dt>\n
A: Yes, there will be extra lines on the ballot for write-in candidates\/ nominations from the floor of the meeting.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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